We are pleased to announce that we will be opening a new gallery in Setagaya, Tokyo on Saturday, April 12th. Located on the first floor of a building reminiscent of a white Western-style house, the gallery faces a lush garden that changes with the seasons, creating a relaxing space.
The gallery will have a permanent exhibition and sale of Atelier Shimura's kimonos, obi, and small kimono accessories, as well as special exhibitions throughout the year featuring works by dyeing and weaving artists Fukumi Shimura and Yoko Shimura, as well as works by artists with ties to Atelier Shimura. There will also be talk events with a variety of guests.
We are currently preparing to create a gallery that everyone can enjoy. Please come and have a look.

Atelier Shimura Representative Masashi Shimura

New Gallery Opening Commemorative Exhibition: "Shimura's Handicrafts and Philosophy - Shimura Fukumi's Small Fabrics"

To commemorate the opening of the new gallery, we will be holding the exhibition "Shimura's Handicrafts and Philosophy - Fukumi Shimura's Small Cloths."
Atelier Shimura inherits the artistic spirit of dyeing and weaving artists Fukumi Shimura and Yoko Shimura, and continues to preserve Japan's traditional handcrafts of "plant dyeing" and "handloom weaving." We hope that you will be able to feel their unique philosophy on nature and art through their works, which express the beauty of the colors received from plants through textiles.
This time, in celebration of Fukumi Shimura's 100th birthday, we will be exhibiting a collection of small textiles that the artist has woven over the course of her 70 years of creative activity, including some never-before-seen works. In addition, Atelier Shimura's products, including kimonos, obi belts, stoles, and newly created small textiles, will also be on display.
Come experience the world of dyeing and weaving at Atelier Shimura in our newly renovated gallery space in Setagaya and spend a spiritually enriching time.

Date and time: April 12th (Sat) - June 24th (Tue) 12:00-17:30 Closed Wednesdays and Thursdays
Venue: Atelier Shimura Tokyo Setagaya 1F Gallery Space
6-17-7 Soshigaya, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo *Currently under renovation. Opening on Saturday, April 12th.
Exhibits include small pieces of clothing, kimonos, obi belts, bags, obi belts, obi sashes, scarves, and other small items.
Inquiries: tel:03-6411-1215 email: info@ateliershimura.co.jp

<Special exhibition related events>

■Special Talk Event: "The Future of Handicrafts in the Modern Age - A Dialogue on Beauty and Salvation" Yoko Shimura (Textile Artist) x Masashi Shimura (Director of Atelier Shimura)

Online distribution
*The video is scheduled to be streamed on YouTube from April 21st. We will announce it on our website and social media as soon as it is ready.

YouTube account : https://www.youtube.com/@weekly-reading

■Special Lecture: "Shimura Fukumi and Mingei - Tracing the Depths of Craftsmanship" by Masashi Shimura (Director of Atelier Shimura)

Online distribution
*Only the first half of the lecture will be streamed on YouTube at a later date after the event on April 26th. We will announce it on our website and social media as soon as it is ready.

YouTube account : https://www.youtube.com/@weekly-reading

For details on exhibitions and related events, click here